The Legend of Zelda series is known for enigmatic characters and grand locales. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment brings more of those to life, with a majority of the cast being fresh faces. Not only are they fun to play as, but they add tons to the lore of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
With Hyrule Warriors, more characters mean more ways to rule the battlefield and decimate Ganon’s forces. But just how many are in Age of Imprisonment’s roster? Well, we have the answer to that very question, as well as how to unlock all of them in this guide!
How many playable characters are in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment?
Currently, the base game of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has 19 characters. These include the ones unlocked during story and side missions. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity also had 19, but added three via DLC, bringing it to 21.
The full list of playable characters in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, as well as how to unlock them, can be found below.
Zelda - Unlocked at the start of the game.
Rauru - Unlocked after Chapter 1’s “The Art of the Blade”.
Mineru - Unlocked after Chapter 1’s “Where Ancient Wisdom Sleeps”.
Mysterious Construct - Unlocked after Chapter 2’s “The Howling Tempests”.
Calamo - Unlocked after Chapter 2’s “The Howling Tempests”.
Typhan - Unlocked after Chapter 2’s “The Howling Tempests”.
Qia - Unlocked after Chapter 3’s “Lanayru Defiled”.
Raphica - Unlocked after Chapter 3’s “Shadows in the Snow”
Vence - Unlocked after Chapter 3’s “Shadows in the Snow”
Agraston - Unlocked after Chapter 3’s “Crisis on Death Mountain”
Ardi - Unlocked after Chapter 4’s “Terror of the Sands”
Quino - Unlocked after “For Hyrule” side quest.
Lago - Unlocked after “A Veteran’s Return” side quest.
Pinnec - Unlocked after “The Unsung Spearman” side quest.
Cadlan - Unlocked after “The Strength to Protect” side quest.
Pastos - Unlocked after “A Lone Wolf’s Pride” side quest.
Braton - Unlocked after “The Gourmand Goron” side quest.
Sholani - Unlocked after “Standing on Principle” side quest.
Ronza - Unlocked after “Standing on Principle” side quest.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
